Emma Watson’s New Lancome Campaign

Tuesday, December 20th, 2011

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Adding to her Lancome resume,
Emma Watson is the face of the beauty brand’s new makeup collection, Rouge in Love.

And even though the makeup doesn’t hit the shelves until February,
the campaign’s concept art just hit the web!

Maybe we’re crazy, but don’t you think these artsy drawings would make for an adorable campaign on their own?
If we were Lancome, we’d consider making these the final product and not just a concept.

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the tocca test drive

Monday, December 19th, 2011

dsTocca makes some of the loveliest, girly scents around that just ooze French romanticism with names like Colette and Brigitte.

They’re so great, in fact, it’s really hard to choose a favorite (especially if, like me, you suffer from paralyzing indecision).

Now, you don’t have to.

Tocca Beauty just released this limited-edition set containing seven pocket-size samples of their fragrances, which range from airy and delicate to heady and sensual, so there’s a scent for every mood.

Just in time for Christmas, it’s the perfect introduction to Tocca’s line of scents and a stellar stocking stuffer for that friend who already has everything.

Or, you know, you could just slip it into your own stocking and fake surprise. We won’t tell.

$18, Sephora.com

–MICKIE MEINNHARDT

The Lipstick Personality Test

Monday, December 19th, 2011

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Some say character can be determined by a person’s handwriting.

Others claim you are what you eat.

But the beauty blog Addicted To All Things Pretty is claiming the shape of a woman’s lipstick says a lot about her personality.

Sure it sounds like a ridiculously silly claim,
but even so it’s an interesting theory, with some awesome illustrations.

Check out the “scientific” hypothesis here.

behold: the hunger games nail polish!

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

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Rumors of whether or not The Hunger Games would get an official lacquer have been on and off, but now it’s official.

China Glaze has just rolled out the “Colours from the Capitol” collection, 12 shades inspired by Katniss and co. that will be hitting salons this spring (in time for the film’s release).

Get a closer look below, and let us know what you think!

P.S. is “Riveting,” the bright orange shade, what you expected for Katniss’s flame manicure?

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never lose your bobby pins again

Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

ds True life: I can never find bobby pins when I need them.

Between my roommate and myself we probably have 100 brown pins scattered throughout our apartment.

But even so, they always seem to vanish whenever we have to be somewhere in a hurry.

This is why I’m tempted to switch to a different color, like the ones in the Pin Tin from Bumble and Bumble.

Sure, the “winter white” hue might not blend into my brown hair as well as the darker version.

Is it worth it?

I’m starting to think so….

Check them out here, and let us know what you think!

Love at First Sight

Monday, December 12th, 2011

hearts2011 has seen the following fake eyelashes take flight:

The paper lashes that look like deer antlers.

The iced white glitter lashes from Shu Uemura.

And of course, the lashes that match the colors from Anna Sui’s Spring 2012 runway.

Now add one more pair before 2012:

The sequin heart lashes available on ASOS for the magical price of $27.27.

They come in purple and red.

(And although we’ve never seen them on a girl, we’re pretty sure in our dreams, we’ve seen them on unicorns.)

how to: mermaid hair

Monday, December 12th, 2011

ds KEVIN.MURPHY has read our minds.

No, seriously!

First the Australian haircare brand found a way to give us a burst of neon color, without having to commit with permanent dye.

Now it’s giving us the ultimate summer hair obsession a few months early.

Enter THE.MERMAID.HAIR.KIT, an all-in-one set to get instant Ariel waves.

Including a HAIR.RESORT.SPRAY for beachy texture, along with wave clips and a net to hold it in while you blow-dry, it’s everything you need for loose, easy curls.

Plus, each kit comes with a QR code so you can read the step-by-step instructions on your phone.

Sure, it might still be winter here in the Northern Hemisphere…but with a little bit of practice (and extra length) we’ll have the look down pat by the time summer rolls around again.

Find out more here.

Get Dianna’s Dress

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

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If you liked the Mary Katrantzou dress worn by Dianna Agron at last night’s NYLON party, you’re in luck: it’s “on sale” for $864 at Neiman Marcus.

Helping Hand

Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

no-crack Even though we usually prefer sharing what’s new and exciting at the beauty counter, once in a while we make an exception.

Today is definitely one of those rare days,
seeing as No-Crack Hand Cream has been around since 1942.

That being said,
we tested it out a week ago for the first time, and have been addicted ever since.

Here’s what we like about it:

- It does an amazing job at keeping hands moisturized and ready to face harsh winds.
- It’s not greasy. We swear.
- It’s crazy cheap!

Order a pack of three (for $3) here!

little owl

Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

sNo matter how hard we try, we can never keep our lipstick looking perfectly slanted once we start using it (tips, anyone?).

Even so, we’re still in love with these new lip tubes from Urban Outfitters.

Sculpted to look like owls, they’re a cute throwback to the bird print that flitted down Miu Miu runways a couple seasons ago- not to mention they totally remind us of those cat-shaped lipsticks that Paul & Joe made this summer.

Here’s what we want to know:

Would you actually use this makeup? Or would they stay on your beauty drawer and just look pretty? We can’t decide…